Data Analyst Apprentice (University of Cambridge)

Data Collection:

• Identify data sources to meet the organisation's requirement, using evidence-based decision making to establish a rationale for inclusion and exclusion of various data sets and models
• Collect, compile and, if needed, cleanse data, solving any problems that arise, to or from a range of internal and external systems

Data presentation:

• Produce performance dashboards and reports in the Visualisation and Model Building Phase
• Support the organisation by maintaining and developing reports for analysis to aid with decisions, and adhering to organisational policy/legislation
• Produce a range of standard and non-standard statistical and data analysis reports in the Model Building phase
• Provide regular reports and analysis to different management or leadership teams

Data analysis and interpretation:

• Identify, analyse, and interpret trends or patterns in data sets
• Draw conclusions and recommend an appropriate response, offer guidance or interpretation to aid understanding of the data

Stakeholder liaison:

• Liaise with the client and colleagues from other areas of the organisation to establish reporting needs and deliver insightful and accurate information
• Summarise and present the results of data analysis to a range of stakeholders, making recommendations

Storage and security:

• Ensure data is appropriately stored and archived, in line with relevant legislation e.g. GDPR, and the needs of the Institute
• Ensure data is used and represented ethically in line with relevant legislation (e.g. GDPR which incorporates Privacy by Design)

Ongoing development:

• Practice continuous self-learning to keep up to date with technological developments to enhance relevant skills and take responsibility for own professional development

• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Computer literate
• Written communication skills
• Ability to prioritise tasks
• Able to manage own workload
• Able to work independently
• Collaborative
• Ability to show resilience

• A levels A Level, grade (A*-C/9-4 or equivalent) (Essential)